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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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